Gerald "Mike" Bonser

He was the husband of Margaret (Youhon) Bonser. They had observed their 50th wedding anniversary in August.

Born in McMichaels, he was a son of the late Rufus and Elsie (Buck) Bonser.

Mike had worked as an auto mechanic for Gray Chevrolet in Tannersville, and then Stroudsburg, for more than 40 years.

He served in the Army and the Air Force during World War II.

Mike had attended Chestnuthill High School. He was a member of McMichaels United Methodist Church. He played baseball for many years for the Reeders team in the former Pocono Mountain Baseball League.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children and five grandchildren: Suzanne and her husband, Daniel Mudrick, and their children, Paul and Natalie of Collegeville; Cynthia and Steven Rhoads and their son, Nathaniel, of McMichaels; and Douglas and Cathy Bonser and their children, Pearl and Calla of Flower Mound, Texas; a sister, Evelyn Zettle of Shickshinny; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Burke and by three brothers, Donald, Harold and Forrest Bonser.

There will be no viewing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Road, Saylorsburg, with the Rev. Edward Unangst officiating. Burial will follow at McMichaels Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (in memory of Gerald Bonser) by calling 800-708-7644 or to McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Road, Saylorsburg PA 18353 or to a charity of one's choice.